Power Apps: Build Powerful Business Applications Without Coding

Module Title: Exploring Microsoft Power Apps

Module Description: This module provides an introduction to Microsoft Power Apps, a low-code platform for building custom business applications. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Power Apps, including app creation, data connections, user interface design, and app deployment. Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, students will gain proficiency in building and customizing apps for various business scenarios.

Module Objectives:

• Understand the purpose and capabilities of Microsoft Power Apps.
• Learn how to create custom business applications using Power Apps.
• Gain proficiency in designing user interfaces and connecting to data sources.
• Explore advanced features of Power Apps, such as automation and integration.
• Understand app deployment and management in Power Apps.

Module Outline:

1. Introduction to Microsoft Power Apps

   • Overview of Power Apps: features, benefits, and use cases.
   • Understanding the Power Apps ecosystem: Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, Dataverse.
   • Introduction to the Power Apps Studio interface.

2. Creating Your First Power App

   • Setting up a Power Apps environment.
   • Creating a new Canvas App from scratch.
   • Understanding app templates and sample apps.

3. Designing User Interfaces with Power Apps

   • Adding screens and controls to the app canvas.
   • Configuring control properties and layouts.
   • Implementing navigation between screens.

4. Connecting to Data Sources

   • Overview of data connections in Power Apps.
   • Connecting to common data sources: SharePoint, Excel, SQL Server, Microsoft Dataverse.
   • Configuring data sources and entities in the app.

5. Implementing Functionality with Power Apps Formulas

   • Introduction to Power Apps formulas and expressions.
   • Using formulas for data manipulation, validation, and conditional formatting.
   • Implementing basic business logic and calculations in the app.

6. Advanced Features in Power Apps

   • Implementing automation with Power Automate integration.
   • Integrating with other Microsoft services: Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power BI.
   • Exploring custom components and control libraries.

7. App Deployment and Distribution

   • Testing and debugging Power Apps.
   • Packaging and deploying apps to different environments.
   • Sharing apps with users and managing app permissions.